The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Volta, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Volta

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Volta.

 

Volta, CA Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
B+

$623,454

Cost of Crime™ for Volta, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,204 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Volta in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Volta, CA Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Volta ranks in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 12% of cities but less safe than 88%. This analysis applies only to Volta's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Volta is 46.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Volta Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Volta varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Volta, CA see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Volta, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Volta for 2025 is $623,454. This translates to approximately $737 per resident and $2,204 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Volta. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Volta Compared to Other Cities?

Volta, CA: $737
Lodi, CA: $1387
Rescue, CA: $213
California: $491
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Volta is $737 per year, which is $273 more than the national average and $246 more than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Volta:
  • In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $650 more than in Volta.
  • In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $524 less than in Volta

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Volta for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Volta
Cost per Volta Resident
Murder
$183,499
$217
Rape/Sexual Assault
$25,614
$30
Robbery
$34,893
$41
Assault
$143,786
$170
Kidnapping
$10,371
$12
Vehicle Theft
$38,996
$46
Burglary
$45,252
$53
Theft
$106,619
$126
Arson
$4,450
$5
Vandalism
$13,980
$17
Animal Cruelty
$120
$0
Drug Crimes
$12,406
$15
Identity Theft
$3,469
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$623,454
$737

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Volta, CA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Volta totals $1,393,342 ($1,647 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,016,797 ($2,384 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Volta crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Volta’s 846 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Volta Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Volta residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.918
Robbery
1.311
Rape
0.4993
Murder
0.1154
Total Violent Crime
7.844 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
24.33
Vehicle Theft
2.977
Burglary
5.897
Arson
0.2178
Total Property Crime
33.43 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2022
Drug Crimes
1.982
Vandalism
2.313
Identity Theft
0.5297
Animal Cruelty
0.0192
Total "Other" Rate
5.047 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Volta is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Volta.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
D+
C-
D+
D-
D-
D-
F
F
D+
D
D-
D+
D-
D
D-
D-
F
C+
C-
D+
B+
C-
B-
C
D+
D+
A-
C
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Volta is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
C
C
C+
B
B
C
B-
B-
A+
A+
A+
F
F
F
B-
B+
B+
A-
C+
C+
A
B-
B-
C
C-
C-
D-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Volta is less safe than the California state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Volta, CA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Volta schools on SchoolGrade

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